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$270,000$281 / ft²
TopHap EstimateOur estimate of what this home would sell for today, based on nearby sales, the home's size and features, and local price trends. It is a starting point, not an appraisal.· confidence 89How well the pricing models agreed with each other on this home. Higher means the estimate rests on stronger, more consistent data.· as of Aug 30, 2026
Last sold for $125,000 on Jul 28, 2000

81 RIVER RD

PRESTON, CT 06365
3
Beds
1
Baths
960 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
0.37 ac
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1962
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
1
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.
5
RoomsThe total room count in county records. Counties differ on which rooms they count, so compare it loosely.

Valuation

$270K
$239K low$301K high
Last SaleThe most recent sale price and date from the recorded deed. Transfers between family members or companies may not reflect market value.$125,000 · Jul 28, 2000

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$3,791 (2024)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$150,990 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$49,700
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$101,290
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$105,693

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Single Family Residence
StyleThe architectural style of the home, such as ranch or colonial.Ranch
CountySOUTHEASTERN CONNECTICUT
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.37
RoofThe main material covering the roof, such as asphalt shingle or tile.Asphalt
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.Forced Air With Air Conditioning
CoolingThe type of cooling or air conditioning in the home.Yes
GarageWhether the property has a garage, and details like whether it is attached to the home.Garage, Basement
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No
FeaturesExtra features found in county records. Records are not complete everywhere, so a missing feature does not always mean the home lacks it.Deck

Transaction History(3)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Foreclosure Filings(1)

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
Preston Veterans' Memorial SchoolC
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · 2.3 mi
H
Griswold High SchoolB-
High · Grades 9–12 · 3.1 mi
M
Preston Plains Middle SchoolB
Middle · Grades 6–8 · 4.8 mi

District: Preston School District

Neighborhood · ZIP 06365These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.30
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.60

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.95%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.1.9%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.9%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.4,841
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.153 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$104,111
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$123,885
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.50°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.51 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.56%

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How this home compares

81 River Rd measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Worth less than 92% of homes in Preston 06365
  • Costs more per square foot than 76% of homes in Preston 06365
  • Smaller than 92% of homes in Preston 06365
  • Has a smaller lot than 92% of homes in Preston 06365
  • Older than 66% of homes in Preston 06365

What homes are worth in Preston 06365

Each bar is how many homes fall in that price range. The marker is this home.

This home
$196K$689K

This home is worth more than 8% of homes in Preston 06365.

How it measures up in Preston 06365

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Preston 06365.

Estimated value$270,000
CheaperTypical $389,019Pricier

Pricier than 8% of homes nearby

Price per ft²$281
CheaperTypical $245Pricier

Pricier than 76% of homes nearby

Living area960 ft²
SmallerTypical 1,642 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Lot size0.37 ac
SmallerTypical 1.64 acBigger

Bigger than 8% of homes nearby

Year built1962
OlderTypical 1973Newer

Newer than 34% of homes nearby

How 81 River Rd ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homePreston 06365Southeastern Connecticut County
Estimated valuepricier than$270,0008% of homes11% of homes
Price per ft²pricier than$28176% of homes54% of homes
Living areabigger than960 ft²8% of homes12% of homes
Lot sizebigger than0.37 ac8% of homes37% of homes
Year builtnewer than196234% of homes43% of homes

About 81 River Rd

How much is 81 River Rd, Preston, CT worth?

The TopHap Estimate for 81 River Rd, Preston, CT is $270,000 as of Aug 30, 2026. The likely range is $238,957 to $301,043. The estimate is modelled from recorded sales, assessments and the property's own characteristics — it is not an appraisal.

When did 81 River Rd, Preston, CT last sell?

81 River Rd, Preston, CT last sold on Jul 28, 2000 for $125,000, according to the county's recorded deed. TopHap holds 2 recorded sales for this parcel.

How big is 81 River Rd, Preston, CT?

81 River Rd, Preston, CT has 3 bedrooms, 1 bathrooms, 960 square feet of living space and a 0.37-acre lot.

When was 81 River Rd, Preston, CT built?

81 River Rd, Preston, CT was built in 1962, making it 64 years old. It is a ranch home. The building has 1 story.

What schools serve 81 River Rd, Preston, CT?

81 River Rd, Preston, CT is assigned to Preston Veterans' Memorial School (elementary), rated C; Griswold High School (high), rated B-; Preston Plains Middle School (middle), rated B. All sit in Preston School District. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 81 River Rd, Preston, CT compare to other homes in Preston 06365?

Among the 1,969 homes in Preston 06365, it is worth more than 8% of them ($270,000 against a typical $389,019), its price per square foot is higher than 76% of them ($281 against a typical $245), it is bigger than 8% of them (960 ft² against a typical 1,642 ft²), its lot is bigger than 8% of them (0.37 ac against a typical 1.64 ac) and it is newer than 34% of them (1962 against a typical 1973). Measured against all of Southeastern Connecticut County, it is worth more than 11% of homes there. These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 81 River Rd, Preston, CT?

The 2024 property tax bill for 81 River Rd, Preston, CT was $3,791. The county assessed it at $150,990.

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